Course Overview

Get on the road to success with NETg

If you want to put yourself in the driving seat with an employer and learn how to use the most common computer applications efficiently and productively, you should enrol on the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) course.

The ECDL is the ideal qualification to have if you want to gain a fundamental understanding of IT. And because it's recognised throughout Europe, you'll also have an internationally recognised qualification - positive proof of your new skills. You'll cover topics such as word processing, plus learn how to manage files, but that's not all. The skills you'll learn with the ECDL will also help you improve your productivity at work - something an employer, or prospective employer will really appreciate.

So if you're ready to step up a gear and really improve your IT understanding, enrol on the ECDL today.

Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.
The minimum system requirement to run the CD is: 486DX 66MHz CPU, Windows 95 or later with a Microsoft compatible mouse. At least 65MB RAM. SVGA monitor with at least 1MB video RAM running at least 800x600resolution (256 colours). CDROM 2x speed. For audio, MCP compliant sound card with speakers or headphones.

Study Time
45 hours approx. For example: 4 hours per week to complete in 3 months, or 1.5 hours per week to complete in 9 months. Study as little or as much as you wish.

Support
Our team are only a phone call away for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%.

Exam Details
To gain your ECDL qualification you must pass one theoretical and six practical tests, which will be administered by the nearest accredited Test Centre to your home. You will need to arrange you ECDL licence and exams with the British Computer Society (www.bcs.org) . But don't worry, by the time you come to taking these, you'll be an expert in the individual fields. Please note exam fees are additional to course fees.

Please note that when ordering it is important to specify for which version of Microsoft Office you require your course to refer: 2000, XP, or 2003. This can be done using the "Comments" box during the online order process.

What our students say
"The course takes away your fear of sitting down in front of a computer; it builds your confidence so you can start finding out what computers can do. The coursework was clear and easy to use - and you can learn at your own pace, which suited me. Now at work, when it comes to computers, I know what they're talking about." Alan Manning, Derby.

Key Jobs
Good IT skills are essential in most careers and the ECDL qualification is postive proof of your proficiency.